Marinco 10104 Mini Single Air Horn, 12V White
- Brand:
- Marinco
- Part no:
- 10104
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Type
- Air horn compressor
- Sound level
- 126 dB at one meter
- Fundamental frequency
- 630 Hz
- Current draw
- 20 A
Manuals
- Installation instructions (PDF)images.boatid.com
The Marinco 10104 is a single-trumpet mini air horn in a white epoxy-coated finish. It is compressor driven, and the kit includes the compressor, air tubing, fittings and hardware. The trumpet is solid brass with a Lexan polycarbonate diaphragm. It is rated at 126 dB at one meter, with a fundamental frequency of 630 Hz, give or take 15. Current draw tops out at 20 amps at 12 volts, or 10 amps at 24 volts. Overall size is 9.5 inches long by 3.5 wide and 3.5 high.
Our take
The 20 amp maximum draw at 12 volts is the figure to plan the supply wiring and fuse around for this horn's compressor. The 126 dB rating at one meter, at a fundamental near 630 Hz, is the sound output you are getting for that current.
From our buying guide
A boat of 12 m or more must have a whistle, and one of 20 m or more a bell as well. Under 12 m it need not carry them, but must have some other means of making an efficient sound signal.
Check before you buy:
- You aren't comparing loudness across makers, since they measure it at different distances, or give no distance at all.
- You can mount a fixed horn facing forward and as high as possible, as Kahlenberg says to.
- You have any parts the maker leaves to you, such as a horn button and fuse.
